| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $243.57 | 6.433% | $259.2389 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.50 | 8.266% | $13.5333 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.83 | 12.513% | $39.1883 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.84 | 11.490% | $21.0047 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.45 | 11.316% | $40.5747 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.59 | 6.865% | $195.1248 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.73 | 7.569% | $218.0746 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.51 | $786.7393 | $786.72 | $786.70 | $786.70 | |